Aintree Central Station ? 1967
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Aintree Central Station ? 1967
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust Taken: 18 Feb 1967
The size of the station, with 4 platforms suggests a busy line, but in practice services were never frequent. The extra platforms were needed for just one weekend a year, on the occasion of the running of the Grand National at Aintree racecourse. Regular passenger services ceased in 1960, although race day traffic continued until 1966. The train seen here is an enthusiasts' special covering lines in the Liverpool area.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.47254
Longitude
-2.958735